Employers may be required to allow a service animal in the workplace as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, provided certain criteria

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide important protections for employees in Phoenix

While the First Amendment's protections regarding free speech do not typically extend to the private workplace, employees in Phoenix, Arizon

The question of whether you can date your boss goes beyond personal desires and raises important legal and ethical considerations.

While the prospect of losing your job as an immigrant on a work visa can be daunting, it does not automatically result in the loss of your

When considering whether an employer can deny a vacation request, the reasonableness of the request often plays a crucial role.

Discussing your salary with coworkers is generally protected by federal law. The NLRA safeguards employees' rights to engage in concerted

Despite the discretion employers hold in maintaining a drug-free workplace, they may also have a responsibility to engage in an interactive

While both at-will employment and right to work are prevalent in Arizona, it is crucial to distinguish between them.

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. As an employment lawyer I often receive inquiries from salaried employees regarding entitlement to overtime pay.

I recently sat down to answer some questions about the practice of employment law with Authority Magazine.

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. December is Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948 in response to the human rights violations of WWII

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Religious accommodations in the workplace are something many businesses must address to ensure a safe and inclusive

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Celebrating holidays isn’t out of the norm for many workplaces. As Halloween approaches, employees and employers ma

For the fifth consecutive year, Arizona is scheduled to raise its minimum wage. The Industrial Commission of Arizona recently announced th

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Started as Hispanic

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. COVID-19 cases among children are on the rise. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported more than 121,000 cases

By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. In the last 6-8 months businesses – both large and small – have weighed the pros and cons of mandating COVID-19 va

By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Just days ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from his high-profile position after being accused by nearl

By Joshua C. Black, Esq. For the second consecutive year, teachers and students are heading back to the classroom with a global pandemic